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Physical & Chemical properties

Appearance / physical state / colour

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Reference
Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
other: observation
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Data was received from the company confirming the physical state, form, colour and substance type. This data is considered reliable and suitable for use.
Qualifier:
no guideline required
Principles of method if other than guideline:
visual description of the colour (in daylight by an observer with normal colour vision) and the physical state (at 20°C and 1013 hPa)
GLP compliance:
no
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
solid
Key result
Form:
other: wax
Colour:
white cristal
Odour:
other: not determined
Substance type:
other: organic or petroleum product
Conclusions:
- physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa: solid
- colour: white cristal
- odour: not determined
Executive summary:

The visual description of the colour and the physical state result in the following: Octadecane is a white cristal, waxy solid at 20°C and 1 atm.

Description of key information

white cristal, waxy solid (at 20°C and 1013 hPa)

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
solid

Additional information

Octadecane is a white cristal, waxy solid at 20°C and 1013 hPa.